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Best Macon County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 143 students in Macon County, NC (there are , serving 4,368 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Macon County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Macon County (2026-27)

Map of Macon County Juvenile School
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Map of Trimont Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Christian
98 Promise Ln
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-6756

Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
143 Students
137,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$12,005

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
9,647 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
97 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
68%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Macon County, NC?
2 private schools are located in Macon County, NC.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macon County?
50% of private schools in Macon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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